That is what I have heard as well. I will be happy just to finish.
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I've not done any real sports since I quit playing hockey. I decided that I'm going to start getting back in shape to enter this for the next event in Atlanta. I missed the one this year by just a few days :(-AlexComment
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Ruling in DFW 'Mud Run' participant's death pending
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FORT WORTH — Tarrant County officials are working to determine what caused the death of a Dallas man who was found one day after his participation in the "Original Mud Run." A fire department dive team found the body of Tony Weathers, 30, in the Trinity River about 11 a.m. Sunday after searching for him until dark on Saturday. Weathers was reported missing Saturday after he failed to meet friends and relatives after the event, said Tim Hardeman, a fire department spokesman. The cause and manner of Weathers' death is still under investigation, and officials with the Tarrant County medical examiner's office are awaiting toxicology test results before making a ruling, which is standard procedure in this type of case, a spokeswoman for the medical examiner’s office said. Police have said there is no indication of foul play. About 4,000 people participated in Saturday's event, which calls for participants to traverse several obstacles while swimming across the Trinity River twice. There are alternative routes that event participants can use to cross the river if they feel they are not able to swim, according to a spokesman for the group that puts on the Original Mud Run. Participation in the event was limited to 4,000 runners ages 12 and older in a 5K with about 18 obstacles and a 10K with about 30 obstacles. Runners under 18 required a waiver signed by an adult and had to be accompanied by an adult during the race. According to a spokesman for the event organizers, Weathers got into trouble during the first river crossing at a place before the two courses diverged. The two river crossings are staffed by a total of five certified life guards — four at the first river crossing and one at the second, the spokesman said. At the first river crossing there are two lifeguards on a floating platform and one at each end of the river. The one lifeguard at the second river crossing is augmented by a volunteer who is certified in advanced life support, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid, the spokesman said. A two person roving team staffed by an emergency medical technician and a paramedic were also present at the event, as well as a medical intensive care until staffed by two emergency medical personnel, the spokesman said. A two-person team staffs a first aid trailer and volunteer safety monitors are stationed at various places along the route, the spokesman said. Three medical personnel staff the water stop at the event — two are veteran fleet Marine Force Corpsmen medics and one is a registered nurse, the spokesman said. Event organizers said that during the 14 years since they have staged the event, no participant has ever died. Officials with the event were not available to answer questions on Monday, however they did release a statement.
"As there are recognized risks in many organized recreational activities, we strive to mitigate those risks through constant communication and awareness to the individual that he or she is the only one truly capable of making a choice to participate," an e-mailed statement from the Original Mud Run said.
"We work closely with local authorities to ensure we meet or exceed all of the necessary requirements for safety. With any of our obstacles that involve river crossings or swimming we provide alternate routes, swim assist devices, guide ropes, floating platforms and certified life guards.
"In addition we make multiple announcements prior to the race, during the registration process and prior to the start of each wave regarding safety and encourage all participants to either skip or choose the alternate route should they feel unsure or feel that they cannot complete an obstacle. We care deeply about our participants and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the Weathers family at this time."
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Bump. I just completed my first Tough Mudder today. I started at 12:00 with a team of 12, and finished at 5:00 with that team of 12. We had some "out of shape" people, but we stuck together and did it as a team. It was a really impressive event.
Basically, we started, ran 1 mile then jumped into an ice pool (constantly filled with ice to the point of numbing in 20 seconds). That was the only clean part. Next was jumping over small steep hills jumping into valleys of thick mud up to your chest. It continued liek that for a bit, then we ran another mile with caked on mud. Next was 20-25 ft tall steep hills which required "human ladders" to scale; diving for hand clasps of team members and strangers at the top. A lot of hard running, mud everywhere always caked on your body, in your shoes, in your mouth. Freezing cold water obstacles and streams.
The obstacles were cool, more fun than hard. I surprised myself by completing every single obstacle my first try. Failing meant falling into more ice water, and i was already freezing so that was my motivation. a lot of obstacles forced you into water, like the 50 meter swim, the jump from a 20 ft ledge into water, and the various army crawl in mud and water( with electrical fence overhead). The final obstacle, mount everest, was a 20ft high "half pipe" that you had to run up and get over. Everyone who made it over helped another member get over the hump. that was killer. My legs were burning, nearly immobile due to cramps, fatigue, and being so numb from cold.
The tough mudder was physically the hardest thing i have ever done in my life. I am more sore and tired now with muscles spasming and in pain, than I ever have been in my life. It really it an honor to finish that thing, and takes a lot of will power, especially for someone who did about 5 days of training prior to the event. Would recommend to people looking to test themselves and their commitment to never giving up.Comment
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Doesn't look as muddy as we were. The second to last event was the jump into the water, which got rid of the mud on us temporarily.
I may upload photos of the "mud rash" i have on my knees, arms, feet, elbows, and hands i have as well. So much pain today.Comment
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My english teacher as well as 2-3 other teachers at my school did it.Comment
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my boss did it, hopefully it keeps him away from work for a little while :)
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